So, there's a lot going on right now...

It's such a cool time right now...

I've pretty much finished purchasing items from our BTOP PCC grant. (Just a few final things like nook covers and a new switch for the network.) NOW, I get to do all the fun stuff like creating in-house procedures and training. I am definitely looking forward to the training - the staff is literally chomping at the bit to get their hands on our new Nooks, iPad and Kindle....

I'm getting more into screencasting and video making... We'll soon be able to offer instructions on many of our services right from our website, making the library accessible 24/7.

And then, fundraising. There is a big push at MPL to focus on our debt shortfall in this next year - and here I am, trying to raise extra funds for Overdrive. Looking heavily into the new Amazon Prime and Kindle deal to see if this can be of benefit to our library...

Many other things going on - but must go now and bring coffee home. It is Saturday morning, after all!

Free Librarianship E-Books for One Year!

Attention Librarians, and Library Science students and faculty!

The company ebrary is offering free access to their Library Center for one year, in support of U.S. National Library Week 2008 (April 13-19).

From their Press Release: “ebrary is dedicated to serving the needs of the library community, including the next generation of librarians,” said Christopher Warnock, CEO of ebrary. “We are pleased to participate in National Library Week by providing access to a selection of relevant e-books that we hope will provide additional knowledge that students, faculty, and librarians can use today as well as in the future.”

The ebrary Library Center includes books on a wide range of library relevant topics, with wonderful titles, including: Globalization, Culture and Social Capital : Library Professionals on the Move, Digital Libraries and Multimedia , and Glut: Mastering Information Through The Ages.

Register to receive complimentary access for one year.